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Humane Colorado, formerly the Dumb Friends League - Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 1,183 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(1183) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareHouse Call & Mobile VetLarge Animal & EquineDental Care
Humane Colorado, formerly the Dumb Friends League - Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, House Call & Mobile Vet
Reviews
1183

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise the hospital's low-cost care and kind, knowledgeable staff, especially during surgery and urgent cases. However, same-day appointment availability is tight, front-desk communication sometimes falls short, and quoted prices don't always match final bills.

Praised for
  • affordable care
  • compassionate staff
  • surgical expertise
  • fast same-day services
  • clean facility
Watch-outs
  • hard to book same-day appointments
  • poor front-desk communication
  • pricing discrepancies on quotes
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Best for: Pet owners seeking affordable urgent care and surgery who can plan ahead for appointments.
Think twice if: Same-day walk-in availability is extremely limited; call ahead at opening time. Front-desk staff responses vary; confirm all pricing before procedures.

Strengths

  • nonprofit pricing well below standard emergency vet rates
  • experienced surgical team including Dr. Nguyen
  • compassionate approach during traumatic cases
  • same-day surgery available

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Nguyen praised for surgical care and compassionate bedside manner
  • mass removal surgery quoted at roughly one-quarter of standard vet clinic cost
  • spay/neuter procedures range from $80 quoted to $260 charged (pricing discrepancy noted)
  • same-day surgery and discharge available for some procedures
  • discharge information provided in writing

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Affordable wellness exams and preventative care, but appointment scheduling is difficult
Surgery & Specialty Care
Highly praised for mass removal and complex procedures at low cost; Dr. Nguyen noted for surgical skill and compassion
Dental Care
Offered but one negative review cited poor phone manner when inquiring about dental scheduling
House Call & Mobile Vet
Website lists service but no review evidence

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 96% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
931
4
90
3
29
2
22
1
111

Common questions

Can I get a same-day appointment?
Possibly, but slots fill quickly. Call at 7am opening time. Walk-ins may only have late-morning or afternoon slots available.
How much does surgery cost?
Surgery pricing is substantially below standard emergency vet rates (one reviewer reported a mass removal at one-quarter typical cost), but confirm the final cost before the procedure, as quoted prices can differ from charges.
What happens after surgery?
Written discharge information is provided. Some procedures are same-day surgery and discharge.

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Last updated 2026-07-09